Mr. Charles Moody Farmer

Going Home Celebration For Charles Moody Farmer: Charles Moody Farmer was born on December 3, 1929 in Tarns, West Virginia to the late Evangeline Rodgers Farmer and Moody Farmer. He was the second youngest of seven children. Moody received his primary education in Tarns. As a child he attended Sunday School and church at New Salem Baptist Church with his parents and siblings. The family moved to Beckley, West Virginia in 1945 and he continued his education at Stratton High School, where he played on the football team. He completed his studies and graduated in May 1947. Moody married his high school sweetheart the late Shirley Robinson. He entered the United States Army in 1949, serving in the Korean War and was honorably discharged in 1951. Upon his return to Beckley he was employed with Richmond Dry Cleaners where he was trained and worked as a presser. Moody relocated to Inkster, Michigan in 1954 to be with his older siblings that had left West Virginia for better employment opportunities. His first job in Inkster was as a presser at the Nu-Way Cleaners that was owned by his oldest brother William. Later, he was hired with General Motors at their Chevrolet Gear and Axle Plant in Hamtramck and worked there until his retirement in 1996. Moody loved all sports, but his favorite was football and baseball. He loved his home teams, the Detroit Lions and the Tigers and was an avid supporter attending some of the games; however his favorite place at game time was at home in front of the TV on the phone discussing play-by-play with a friend. Next to sports his passion was clothes and fashion. He was a sharp dresser from head to toe and felt in order for a man to be completely dressed he must have on a hat, of which he owned many. Moody, a recovering alcoholic for over 43 years was very active with AA (Alcoholic Anonymous). He served as a sponsor mentoring and supporting many battling this dreadful disease, making himself available to help anyone struggling with this illness day or night. He was an Elk and a lifetime member of I.B.P.O.E Grand Lodge 973 in Inkster, Michigan. He was a member of Trinity Community Presbyterian Church and served faithfully until his illness. Moody was the last living family member of his generation. In addition to being preceded in death by his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers: William, Leonard and Darnell and three sisters Odaris Farmer, Virginia Hoston and Marilyn White. On Thursday, April 20, 2017 after an extended illness Moody answered the call of his Heavenly Father and was ushered into eternal rest. He leaves to cherish his memories ten nieces and seven nephews, several great-nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.

Mr. Charles Moody Farmer

December 3, 1929 - April 20, 2017